Bondholders shortlisted for leadership awards

Several Marketing Derby Bondholders have been shortlisted for awards recognising the region’s top business leaders.

The finalists for the TheBusinessDesk.com’s East Midlands Leadership Awards 2024 have been announced – and a number of Bondholders have made the shortlist.

Michael Treharne, of Sky Recruitment Solutions, is shortlisted in the Young Leader (aged 35 and under) category, while Matthew Crawford, of Embark Federation will compete for the Public and Third Sector Leader title.

Ann Bhatti, of Connect Derby, is a finalist in the Property Leader category, alongside Stephen Salloway, of Salloway Property Consultants, who is also shortlisted for Mentor of the Year.

Bev Wakefield, of Vibrant Accountancy, is shortlisted for Emerging Entrepreneur.

She is also a finalist in the Finance Leader category, alongside Ellie Stephens, of Cubo and Mo Suleman, from Bloc Digital.

Katy Upton, of Fortitude Nicsa Global and Emma Tice, from Precept, will both compete for HR Leader, while Matthew Bonser, from Purpose Media will be going for the Sales and Marketing Leader title.

The winners of the 14 categories will be announced at ceremony in Nottingham on 14 March. The overall Leader of the Year title will be announced on the night.

Sam Metcalf, Midlands editor at http://TheBusinessDesk.com , who chaired the judging panel, said: “The standard of this year’s entrants was higher than ever, displaying the depth and breadth of the leadership talent in the East Midlands.

“I’d like to thank our judging panel for their time and expertise and wish all the shortlisted individuals all the best for our awards evening in March.”